2010 VAN NATS

Hi Kathy, Mental note may be alright now but will be forgotten in 8 months time once we all get to the Nats. Regards Paul and Sue. We will be there wherever it is.

Never to old. As close to the middle as we can get. Will provide more info once we have finalised pricing etc. Its about 800 meters from the race track.

this is sounding great.. will offer what ever help i can for the nats.
i have already started wording up some sponsors for it.

800 METRES!!!
SURELY we can go for a cruise around the track.
I said that i'd never do the Great Ocean Road unless i had a bike, and i was about 10k's away, that was bad enough, BUT to be 800 METRES away and not go for a cruise, now THAT is cruel.

transit350 wrote:Hi Kathy, Mental note may be alright now but will be forgotten in 8 months time once we all get to the Nats. Regards Paul and Sue. We will be there wherever it is.

Make another Mental Note : Invite Paul and Sue to be my voices of reason at the next Nats Back at ya Paul xx

Thats funny, I call the voices in my head Paul and Sue to.
NO promises but we will be trying Agro.

Thanks

about the track i think the hq 6 hour is on easter so i dont think we can. if it is not on you can hire mini bikes & be shown the track at the very fast speed of 40km max. or in a race car at some speed this was avalable 2 years ago at the track from the track musem.
i will be there what ever the price is!!!
i"ll have 1 of all the extras to be had.
o buy the way is it priced on how many vans & cars you bring?????? only joking as i cant bring everything jan will kill me!!!!!

"Jan will kill me."
Yep !!!

Still waiting on final costs and breakdown of what, e.g. cars, people etc. As they are used to dealing with Bike's where there are only one or 2 people they are having some difficulty with us. Add to that we want prices for kids & juniors, prices with meals and without meals etc. We were hoping to have all the details before the meeting tonight but it looks like it might take a few more days before it is finalised.
On a brighter note, I think we have found a sponsor for the Stickers, (thanks Budgie) so we should have stickers. I have also been advised that Meguiars will sponsor. Have not received confirmation in writing yet but it looks good so far.
If anyone would like to sponsor the Nats, or knows of someone who would like to sponsor the event please drop an email to VanNats@live.com.au And we will respond as soon as possible.

Fusion will donate some raffle prizes. ( confirmed )

Van Nats update. The VCV meeting was very informative in the feedback received and thank you for your input all who attended. Some of the points raised I will try to cover here:
What is happening with the Judging?
There will be judging, more formal than this year, especially for the top vans. There will be a top 10 and Vanners choice, (The vanners choice will be done slightly different to this year, similar to Port Mac Nats)
There will be other awards, not sure what but we are looking at more participation type awards rather than just show and shine. Also more participation from Sponsors in selecting some of the other trophies. More details to follow.
Hopefully entry forms will be finalised and prices sorted out in the next week, still a few bugs to iron out.
All entrants from the past 2 Nats will be sent entry forms. Hopefully they will also be available on line at the same time.
The VCV is already taking money from people who want to come to the nats. Murray will take any amount and provide a receipt. Any money collected can be put toward the Nats entry, the camp site etc. Kind of like a Christmas club account to help you to save for the Nats. Actual cost for enty is still to be advised. we are trying to get the prices down a bit before committing.
As we think of information it will be posted here so stay tuned.

Just got confirmation of another $500 sponsor, Thanks Sway and Jan.....
Anyone want to add to this, or can you do better. we will greatfully take any sponsorship, money or product, gift vouchers are also good.

SWAY wrote:o buy the way is it priced on how many vans & cars you bring?????? only joking as i cant bring everything jan will kill me!!!!!

Price will be per head, bring what you want.

I will do my bit in the future when i can.

after many drinks at Kurth Kiln it was decided on a theme for the Nats "Vantasy Island" because we are going to an island in Vans. (John came up with the idea, and we apologise to the US Vanners who have done it before but its a good name and suits the event) So for the theme you can come as anything related. use your imagination.
We also picked up a few more sponsors Murray & Kara $500, M&M $500 and Craig (When I have his business correct I will put it in I think it is Aurora Conversions but not sure, sorry Craig) $500.
We are still in negotiation with the venue but hope to have everything finalised by the end of this week. so Stay tuned.

Yes M&M you almost got it wright it's AURORA RV CONVERSIONS,in Hallam VIC.Where I build campervans,motor homes,slide-ons,bus conversions and special vehicles.
Sorry just thought I'd put in a little plug.

and before someone says it a "Special Vehicle" is not a white Ford van with tongue prints on the inside of the windows!

Well, there we go we have also had a $500 sponsorship from AURORA RV CONVERSIONS,in Hallam VIC.Where Craig builds campervans,motor homes,slide-ons,bus conversions and special vehicles.
Craig is one of our newer VCV mambers so thanks Craig. I was also told SWAY & JAn wouild Sponsir $500 but I had already included that earlier, thank you all and to all those who are thinking about it, this sponsorship goes toward trying to keep the entry costs to a minimum so those less financial can still afford to attend the Nats, it also covers the costs of things like trophies, etc.

Gee I should have checked the spelling but the phone rang "JAN would sponsor"

and our newer mambers

I am REALLY looking forwards to this nats. gunna bust my ass to get RAMBLE ready to join you guys down there next year. Even if its not ready Iam still comming for the exsperience and the chance to meet the vanners from this forum.

Looking fwd to seeing as many vans and people as we can get to the island at easter

we will be there from over in the West with others hopefully some newcomers will venture with us.

ooooooh, newbies!